The Department of
Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) is dedicated to assisting the Member States and
the Secretary-General in their efforts to maintain international peace and
security. DPKO provides political and executive direction to UN Peacekeeping
operations around the world and maintains contact with the Security Council,
troop and financial contributors, and parties to the conflict in the
implementation of Security Council mandates. The Department works to integrate
the efforts of UN, governmental and non-governmental entities in the context of
peacekeeping operations. DPKO also provides guidance and support on military,
police, mine action and other relevant issues to other UN political and
peacebuilding missions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:Within
the limits of delegated authority, the Training Officer, will report to the
Head of the Civilian Pre-deployment Training Team of ITS and be responsible for
the following duties:

Implements the design, development,
delivery and evaluation of training, learning and development programmes
for field mission staff. These programmes encompass a range of activities
including, inter alia, peacekeeping training courses, technical and
substantive training, leadership and management training and
organizational development courses. Coordinates and develops learning
support mechanisms and activities for civilian staff and builds the
capacity of national staff within the Civilian Pre-deployment Training
Team.

Identifies need for new or modified
training policies and practices, working with sections and mission staff
to identify forthcoming training requirements and develops strategies to
meet them. Provides inputs into the preparation and monitoring of the
training budget. Processes training proposals and requests and follows up
with section training focal points to ensure that training guidelines are adhered
to.

Keenly monitors and evaluates the
effectiveness of training, learning and development activities and
develops appropriate reports.

Provides advisory services to managers
and staff, to ensure that training and development meets current needs and
anticipates to the extent possible future needs. Develops tools and
participates in the assessment of training needs, collection and collation
of required inputs and preparation of relevant reports.

Collaborates with military and UN police
training officers to ensure that an integrated approach to training and
development is maintained and integrated training is developed and
delivered to meet cross cutting needs. Collaborates with training focal
points of other mission functions such as Gender, Protection of Civilians
and HIV-AIDS as well as UN agencies to ensure that cross-cutting issues
are incorporated into the design and development of programmes.

Coordinates the provision of
administrative and logistical support for the delivery of training
programmes and team activities; this may include completion of
requirements in recruiting consultants and training service providers.

Performs any other duty as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate for the United
Nations DPKO Training Officer job placement should hold an advanced
university degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in training or learning and
development, adult training, education or related fields is required. A
first-level degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in the specified fields with
two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu
of the advanced university degree.

At least five years of progressively
responsible experience in workforce learning and development, adult
learning, training, or related areas is required.

At least four years’ experience in the
design, and practical delivery of formal training sessions and programmes
is required

Previous experience working in a field
mission or post-conflict environment outside of your home country is required

Previous experience working in a
multicultural and/or international work environment is desirable.

Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English
is required. Fluency of a second official UN language, preferably French,
is desirable.

Personal Competencies:

Professionalism:

Thorough knowledge of United Nations
peacekeeping operations, including integration in missions.

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of
design, development, delivery and management of training for peacekeeping.

Ability to conduct independent research
and analysis, identify issues, formulate concepts and options and make
conclusions and recommendations.

Proven skills in management of human and
financial resources.

Demonstrates accountability and takes
responsibility and initiative.

Ability to coordinate and liaise with a
variety of interlocutors.

Ability to produce high quality work
with limited supervision and in unfamiliar environments.

Knowledge of information and
communications technology and its application to the delivery, tracking
and evaluation of training.

Shows pride in work and in achievements.

Demonstrates professional competence and
mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting
commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by
professional rather than personal concerns.

Allocates appropriate amount of time and
resources for completing work

Foresees risks and allows for
contingencies when planning

Monitors and adjusts plans and actions
as necessary

Uses time efficiently

How to Apply:

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joining the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) in the
aforementioned capacity, please click on link below to visit website and create
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